Can A Will Have Two Executors?

Full question:

The parents of Child 1 and Child 2 changed their will to appoint Child 2 as executor, rather than Child 1. Child 1 is very upset. Can the parents name both Child 1 and Child 2 as excutors of the will?

Category: Wills and Estates
Date: 04/07/2025
State: Alabama

Answer:

Yes, generally, the parents can name multiple executors, but this may cause problems when decisions have to be made and may end in a stalemate.

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